Joe Nemechek, the current driver of the Army Chevy, will pilot a third
MB2 entry in 2007 that will carry the number 13; the sponsorship will be
announced at a later date. Sterling Marlin will continue to drive the No.
14 MB2 Chevrolet.

Martin, who will be leaving his longtime ride with Roush Racing after the
2006 season, signed a multiyear contract with MB2.The agreement calls
for Martin to drive the 01 Army car in 20 Nextel Cup races in 2007 plus
the Bud Shootout (Daytona, Feb. 10) and the Nextel All Star Challenge
(Charlotte, May 19). Martin's first points race will be the Daytona
500, Feb. 18.

Smith will drive the Army car in the remaining 16 Cup point races and
will also drive an MB2 car in the NASCAR Busch Series.

Along with driving in 22 races in 2007, Martin's extended role with MB2
will be a mentor to the 23-year-old Smith and to MB2's development
drivers.

"Our goal at MB2 is to reach a new level, and with Mark joining our
organization it not only elevates our presence, but his knowledge and
credibility will also be a viable asset to all of our race teams," said
team owner Bobby Ginn (pronounced GHIN).

"While Mark brings a wealth of experience to MB2, we are also thrilled
with the acquisition of Regan," Ginn added. "He's eager,
talented and will be groomed by one of NASCAR's greatest drivers of all
time."

Martin, who is currently third in the Chase for the Nextel Cup
championship points battle, feels his new role with MB2 offers him an
excellent opportunity for doing what he enjoys most and that is to
compete as a driver and serve as a mentor.

"Joining MB2 is a win-win situation for me," said Martin, a native of
Batesville, Ark. "I not only get to drive, but I also get to teach
and I love doing both.I have had a great 9 years with Roush Racing. It
was a difficult decision to move on. But right now I welcome the
opportunity to drive the U.S. Army car and represent our brave soldiers
who are fighting the global war on terrorism."

Smith, who grew up in Cato, N.Y.-- 25 miles west of Syracuse -- has been
preparing for this opportunity since he started to drive a go-kart at age
4.

"This is an exciting time for me," said Smith. "Driving an Army-sponsored
car in Nextel Cup competition with Mark Martin as your coach is an
incredible opportunity. I'm going to listen well and take advantage of
what has been presented to me. I am ready to give it all I have in
both Cup and Busch."

Smith has been competing in the Busch Series this season, driving the No.
35 car for Team Rensi Motorsports. In his new MB2 Busch ride for 2007,
Smith is expected to compete full time in the series.

"Mark Martin is one of NASCAR's greatest competitors and having him come
on board will greatly enhance and accelerate our development," said Jay
Frye, MB2's CEO and general manager. "This is definitely a red-letter day
in MB2's 10-year history.We have the best of both worlds with Mark and
Regan -- a Hall of Famer,who will work closely with a talented and
aggressive young driver."

Frye also said that Ryan Pemberton will continue as crew chief for the
Army car in 2007.

Since his first Cup ride in 1981, Martin has totaled 667 starts, 35 wins,
234 top fives, 372 top 10s, 41 poles and more than $57 million in career
earnings. He has finished second four times in the NASCAR Cup final point
standings -- 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002.

Martin, 47, is one of only three drivers who have made the Chase each
season since the championship format began in 2004.

It was also announced today that Kraig Kinser and Jesus Hernandez will
continue with their MB2 developmental programs in 2007. Kinser's
schedule will include NASCAR Craftsman Truck, Busch and Cup races.
Hernandez will continue to run the late model series as well as selected
ARCA and Truck races.